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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.64, 44,398.68 and 18,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.64, 44,398.68 and 18,029.04 is: 24,881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.64 : 44,398.68 = 18,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.64/44,398.68 = 18,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.64x = 44,398.68 × 18,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.64x = 800,465,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,465,577.67/32,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.09

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